Spacecraft Operator Engineer

Morson Group

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  Salford, England United Kingdom, International
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Spacecraft Operator Engineer/ Systems Engineer

Location:

Alton, full time on site initially

Duration:

6 months

Rate:

55 ph PAYE or 74.26 ph Umbrella

BPSS to start with SC in flight

Role Description

An exciting opportunity to join a tight knit team providing Spacecraft Operations support to BAE Systems existing and future in orbit assets. This is a true transformation-focused interim assignment. You'll play a key role in embedding new ways of working and leaving a lasting operational legacy.

The position offers a chance to take a leading role in the full life of a satellite mission, from feasibility, through to on the ground testing, LEOP, routine operations and end-of-life. Providing a vital role for missions, through specialist knowledge, hands-on involvement and problem solving in a fast-paced environment. The role is varied, combining responsibilities across system engineering, spacecraft operations, mission management and planning.

Project details: Azalea™: Low Earth Orbit satellite system

Core Duties

• Completing Platform commissioning and Payload commissioning for an October launch
  
• Rapidly assess current spacecraft operations and processes
  
• Identify and clearly communicate operational constraints, risks, and improvements
  
• Lead improvements to operational procedures, mission planning and commissioning processes
  
• Provide hands-on support in live spacecraft operations (including anomaly resolution)
  
• Operational testing and supporting Systems Testing
  
• Fault diagnosis from technical logs sent back from satellite systems
  
• Diagnose and produce manual test procedures and supporting testing activities
  

Knowledge:

Essential:

Strong working knowledge of satellite subsystems (AOCS/GNC or OBDH advantageous);

Demonstrable experience mission control systems, planning, operations tools and simulators;

Proven experience in spacecraft operations within the satellite industry or similar e.g Aeronautic (Avionic/Propulsion systems)

A track record of improving processes, implementing best practice, and mentoring teams

Comfortable working in high-demand operational environments, including on-call support

Desirable:

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics, with experience in formation flying and /or close proximity satellite operations;

Demonstrated solid systems engineering knowledge within space missions;

Proven ability with Python, GIT and Rest API, Linux OS and service management tooling

Knowledge of onboard software - Bright Ascension Ltd provided

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